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NHTSA Recall 06V055000

Filed by FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2006-02-23. An estimated 1,236 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP BUILT WITH A CONTROL UNIT MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, MAY DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DURING COLD WEATHER, ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE.

Risk

THIS WILL MAKE THE STEP INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What the manufacturer will do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC ENTRY STEP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FLEETWOOD AT 800-509-3418.

Manufacturer campaign number: 60220

Notes

FLEETWOOD RECALL NO.60220.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Vehicles covered by this recall